Columns & Production Tips

Next time you’re crazy, talk to someone

By Lee Hart April 3, 2018

I usually want my columns to be of as much general interest as possible, but this issue I’m targeting just those readers who are crazy. You know who you are. You’re the people who get up every morning, have breakfast, put your boots on and head out the door to start your day — yes […] Read more

Spring Wheat, Wheat & Chaff

High protein in HRSW

Q & A with CPS

By Kevin Poole April 2, 2018

Q: How do I consistently achieve high protein in hard red spring wheat? What’s the optimum protein level to aim for? A: Achieving consistently high protein levels in hard red spring wheat requires annual planning as protein levels are a moving target. Begin by establishing an optimum protein goal. Generally, wheat with a protein level […] Read more

Cereals, Columns, Crops

FHB: a disease of even-numbered years

It seems unlikely that FHB strikes every second year, but the data backs it up

By Les Henry March 29, 2018

This is an update of a piece about fusarium head blight (FHB) we did about one year ago now. To be honest, much of it is actually “cut and paste” from last year. I’ve never done that before, but it seems appropriate for this situation. We are just adding another year of data. In agronomy […] Read more

Editor's column

Editor’s Column: High speed high hopes

By Leeann Minogue March 27, 2018

A few months ago I used this space to whine about describe the internet speed on our farm. The key word was “slow.” Since then, another local provider has sprung up. It’s using newer technology, and it has been building towers all over southeast Saskatchewan. We signed up right away, and we couldn’t be happier. […] Read more

Columns, Markets

FarmTech update continued

Weather and market information picked up on the winter meeting speaker circuit

By Brian Wittal March 23, 2018

While at FarmTech in Edmonton, I had a chance to hear speakers talk about weather and markets. Drew Lerner from World Weather Inc. is always popular. This year, he aptly named his presentation “Wild and Whacky Weather.” Lerner’s key message was that the weather across the Prairies and the U.S. is deeply influenced by the […] Read more

Columns

Farm Financial Planner: Life insurance backs succession plan

A widow uses insurance products to assist her son and plan a legacy for her daughter

By Andrew Allentuck March 23, 2018

A couple we’ll call Martha, 60, and Max, 61, farmed in south central Manitoba for four decades. They grew an original 640 acres into 2,400 acres they own personally and through their corporation, and then added another 4,000 acres, which they rent. A son, Ernest, in his mid-30s, has been part of the operation for […] Read more

Columns

Shh… don’t tell anybody. It’s our secret

Using a Tax Free Savings Account to build your off-farm investment portfolio

By Herman VanGenderen March 23, 2018

Of the three main tax-advantaged programs: Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts, TFSAs are quickly becoming the investment program of choice for Canadians. Personally I have taken full advantage of all three programs, because it’s hard to beat investment returns inside a tax-free program. The simplicity and flexibility of […] Read more

Columns

Reporter’s Notebook: Four questions to ask yourself

Before you get involved in an ugly social media argument, take time to think it through

By Lisa Guenther March 21, 2018

When I look at the state of public discourse these days, the phrase that comes to mind is “dumpster fire.” My theory is that our society hasn’t had time to adapt to rapidly changing technology (i.e. social media). These days, anyone can tweet or post anything. Some of those opinions are insightful and worth exploring. […] Read more

Columns, Markets

World trends and your farm

Global statistics from FarmTech could mean opportunities for Prairie farmers

By Brian Wittal March 21, 2018

This year’s FarmTech conference in Edmonton at the end of January was another great conference packed with interesting speakers. First up was Darrell Bricker from Toronto, the CEO for IPSOS Public Affairs, talking talking about the new Canada — population pattern changes due to fertility, aging patterns, urbanization and multiculturalism. His focus was: “who will […] Read more

Columns

Getting to the grassroots

The hardest part about communicating with farmers is getting to the farmers

By Toban Dyck March 21, 2018

A convinced mind is hard to crack. Except if that mind belongs to a farmer. Then it’s nearly impossible. My job as director of communications with the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers involves communicating with farmers. It is difficult. When I’m with my peers, we brainstorm better ways to reach them. We dream of beautiful, […] Read more

U.S. criticizes Mexico’s handling of screwworm near border

U.S. grains: Soybean futures edge up as Argentina ends export tax waiver

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates

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U.S. criticizes Mexico’s handling of screwworm near border

U.S. grains: Soybean futures edge up as Argentina ends export tax waiver

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates

Columns

Next time you’re crazy, talk to someone

High protein in HRSW

FHB: a disease of even-numbered years

Editor’s Column: High speed high hopes

FarmTech update continued

Farm Financial Planner: Life insurance backs succession plan

Shh… don’t tell anybody. It’s our secret

World trends and your farm

Getting to the grassroots

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